Funeral Service Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Part-Time Funeral Service Operative (3 x days a week) flexible hours.
We are looking to add a Part-Time Funeral Service Operative to our team.
This position requires a high degree of professionalism and integrity. You would need to have a full, clean driving licence and be immaculately turned out, although full uniform will be provided.
Funeral Operatives are expected to act as ambassadors for F & W Green in their dealings with the public and to show care and concern, especially to bereaved families.
The successful applicant must be physically fit, have a naturally caring and professional approach and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
No experience necessary as full training will be provided.
Duties will include-
- Effecting the removal of the deceased from the place of death and bringing them into the care of F & W Green Funerals
- Preparing and fitting coffins, including engraving nameplates.
- Take responsibility for the general running, tidiness and cleanliness of the workshop, mortuary, yard and garage areas, including receiving coffins and other deliveries.
- Preparing the deceased for burial or cremation, including placing them in coffins and preparing them for chapel visits.
- Maintaining, washing, cleaning, polishing and driving all vehicles
- Receive cremated remains into our care, transfer into the selected casket/urn as required and liaise with the funeral directors to ensure records are kept up to date.
- Take part in the out-of-hours removals, arrangements, and chapel of rest appointments.
Please send all applications and CV’s to-
via email info@greensfuneralskeswick.co.uk
F & W Green Funeral Directors Ltd
19 Eskin Street
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4DQ
Or call Zoe on 07730520663
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: From £300.00 per week
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Keswick, Cumbria: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Funeral Director: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Funeral Service Operative
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Funeral Service Operative roles across F & W GREEN FUNERAL DIRECTORS LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £8 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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